Athletic Training Education Program
Department of Exercise and Sport Science
UMHB ATEP Overview
The UMHB CAATE accredited ATEP is designed to combine the best of classroom and clinical education components in a practical, hands on setting under the direct supervision of certified and licensed athletic trainers, physicians, nurses, and emergency care personnel. We focus on individual attention from faculty members and clinical instructors allowing the student to progress in athletic training skills in a practical athletic training setting. This occurs in the classroom, the ATEP lab, and the athletic training rooms. Clinical rotations include college, high school, surgical, clinic, physician, professional, and emergency care settings. A student begins the program as a Pre-Professional and moves to Professional Phase I.
During the Pre-professional/Professional Phase I stage, the student completes pre-requisite courses and clinical rotations on campus with all sports and clinical instructors to gain an understanding of the field and the program requirements. Qualified students may be considered for off campus rotations depending on career goals. A Phase I student may apply for Professional Phase II April 15th.
Professional Phase II students spend three years in classrooms and clinical rotations on and off campus to learn and practice athletic training skills necessary to be successful in the field. Students also prepare to sit for the Texas Licensure Exam and the national Board of Certification exam for athletic training.
Program Progression Requirements
2nd Year Student Requirements
Completion of the following courses with a C minimum grade:
EXSS 3355 Advanced Athletic Training I- Lower Body Assessment and EXSS 2101 Sophomore Practicum/Lab I
EXSS 3356 Advanced Athletic Training II- Upper Body Assessment and EXSS 2102 Sophomore Practicum/Lab II
Clinical Rotation foci associated with Practicum/Lab courses:
Lower Extremity Assessment
Upper Extremity Assessment
CPR/First Aid Certification
Completion of In-Service Topics Each Semester
Cumulative 2.5 GPA
3rd Year Student Requirements
Completion of the following courses with a C minimum grade:
EXSS 4351 Rehabilitation and EXSS 3101 Junior Practicum/Lab I
EXSS 4353 Therapeutic Modalities and EXSS 3202 Junior Practicum/Lab II
Clinical Rotation foci associated with Practicum/Lab courses:
Rehabilitation
Therapeutic Modalities
Opposite Gender
CPR/First Aid Certification
Completion of In-Service Topics Each Semester
Cumulative 2.5 GPA
4th Year Student Requirements
Completion of the following courses with a C minimum grade:
EXSS 4351 Rehabilitation and EXSS 3101 Junior Practicum/Lab I
EXSS 4353 Therapeutic Modalities and EXSS 3202 Junior Practicum/Lab II
Clinical Rotation foci associated with Practicum/Lab courses:
Administration
Equipment Intensive (if not already completed)
Off Campus focused on professional goals of student
CPR/First Aid Certification
Completion of In-Service Topics Each Semester
Cumulative 2.5 GPA
ATEP Graduation Requirements
To graduate from UMHB with a B.S. in Athletic Training, an ATEP student in the Professional Phase must:
Actively participate in courses for a minimum of three years to complete the clinical requirements.
Fulfill all technical standards set forth by the Program Director.
Carry an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher while in the ATEP.
Complete all rotations, competencies, and clinical proficiencies at a passing level.
Have at least a "C" or higher in all ATEP course work.
Complete all requirements to sit for the NATABOC exam.
Complete requirements to sit for the Texas Licensure exam.